5th Gr. ELA Unit 1.1 Practice Test

1. This question has two parts. First answer Part A. Then answer Part B.

Part A

Using the suffix, what is the meaning of the word hopeful?  (V.1.2)

• Ⓐ hoping again

• Ⓑ not having hope

• Ⓒ full of hope

• Ⓓ  too much hope

1. Part B

What does the suffix in the word hopeful tell you about the part of speech? (V.1.2)

• Ⓐ the word is a noun

• Ⓑ the word is a verb

• Ⓒ the word is an adverb

• Ⓓ  the word is an adjective

1. Read this sentence from the text A Mountain Dream. 

           “She was so close to the Rocky Mountains, and yet she couldn’t seem to reach them.” (paragraph 5)

What does the word reach mean as it is used in this sentence? (V.1.3)

• Ⓐ to visit them

• Ⓑ to touch them

• Ⓒ to move away from

• Ⓓ to be as tall as

1. Read this sentence from the text A Mountain Dream. (V.1.3)

      

           “Cindy’s leg healed, and her cast came off.  Finally, Lisa felt she could go off and explore. ” 

           (paragraph 6)

Which words help you to understand the word healed as it is used in the sentence?

• Ⓐ felt she could

• Ⓑ her cast came off

• Ⓒ go off and explore

• Ⓓ Cindy’s leg

In paragraph 4, Cindy falls and breaks her leg. How does this event contribute to the plot of the story? (R.1.1)

• Ⓐ When Cindy fell and broke her leg hiking, Lisa had to come save her on the mountain. This made Lisa afraid of mountains.

• Ⓑ When Cindy fell and broke her leg, she could no longer hike the mountains. This made her stuck at the bed and breakfast with Lisa.

• Ⓒ When Cindy broke her leg, she was not able to run her bed and breakfast. Lisa decided to help her friend with the bed and breakfast instead of exploring the mountains.

• Ⓓ When Cindy fell and broke her leg, she had to sell the bed and breakfast in Colorado. This meant that Lisa could not go visit her, and she had to stay in Miami.

The author’s characterization of Lisa changed throughout the story. Which two details support how Lisa’s change contributes to the plot? (R.1.1)

• “In the late summer, Lisa moved to Colorado, and she and Cindy agreed on a work schedule.” (paragraph 3)

• “But Lisa was ready for an adventure. She liked Miami, but the tall buildings couldn’t hide the fact that the city was flat.” (paragraph 2)

• “Three months passed. Cindy’s leg healed, and her cast came off.” (paragraph 6)

• “Just as she was about to leave, two guests came downstairs.” (paragraph 8)

• “Your mountain dream is finally coming true, said the note.” (paragraph 13)

This question has two parts. First answer Part A. Then answer Part B.

1. Part A. 

What is one theme in the story A Mountain Dream?(R.1.2)

• Ⓐ Telling the truth is the most important thing.

• Ⓑ Helping others is a better choice than being selfish.

• Ⓒ It is important to follow your dreams.

• Ⓓ Things that are new, are always difficult at first.

1. Part B. 

Which explanation supports the development of the theme?(R.1.2)

• Ⓐ The theme is developed by showing how Lisa was tricked into working more for her friend. She was to have days off, but when she go their Cindy made her work every day. This made Lisa feel tricked and not taken care of.

  
  

• Ⓑ The theme is developed by showing how Lisa giving up her dream of climbing the mountains to help her friend in need. At the end of the story when Cindy’s leg heals, she gives Lisa money to buy her ski pass so that Lisa can finally enjoy the mountains.

• Ⓒ The theme is developed by showing how Lisa changed her mind about wanting to help her friend. At first, Lisa wanted to help Cindy, but as time went on she became selfish and would not work at the bed and breakfast as much.

• Ⓓ The theme is developed by showing how Lisa followed her dreams by going to the mountains. She was very excited and would hike every day. It was very easy for her to work and visit the mountains.

This question has two parts. First answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.

1. Part A.

Which statement describes Lisa’s perspective about her new job at the beginning of the story? (R.1.3)

• ⒶAt first, Lisa was very excited with her new job and time off in the mountains.

• Ⓑ In the beginning, Lisa did not like being in Colorado and working with her friend.

• Ⓒ At first, Lisa was very homesick and missed her family in Miami.

• Ⓓ In the beginning, Lisa did not enjoy the mountains at all.

  
  

1. Part B.

Which detail from the text best supports your answer in Part A? (R.1.3)

• Ⓐ “She had enjoyed learning about the baking business.” (paragraph 1)

• Ⓑ “Lisa was so excited! She could hardly believe her luck.” (paragraph 3)

• Ⓒ “One week into her new job, the luck that brought her to Colorado seemed to change.” (paragraph 4)

• Ⓓ “She liked Miami, but the tall buildings could hid the fact that the city was flat.” (paragraph 2)